Ultra Care Hospice, Inc
Van Nuys, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B31665)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 24 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 285-8359 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process score for Ultra Care Hospice, Inc, so no rating figures are currently available. Families can check Medicare Care Compare directly for the latest updates on this hospice.
Ultra Care Hospice, Inc serves 24 ZIP codes from its Van Nuys, CA office in Los Angeles County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Ultra Care Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B31665, since December 21, 2021); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Ultra Care Hospice, Inc is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Van Nuys, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 21, 2021, according to CMS Care Compare data.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, which often happens when a hospice has served too few patients in the survey period for CMS to report reliable figures. This is not an indication of poor quality — it simply means the data has not yet been made public.
Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score or vs-state comparison for Ultra Care Hospice, Inc. For reference, the average composite process score reported across hospices in California is 93.41, but CMS has not reported a comparable figure for this hospice at this time.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Ultra Care Hospice, Inc serves 24 ZIP codes from its Van Nuys office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies that hospice care is appropriate. No additional cost or fee information is included here.
Families are encouraged to review the most current information directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice directly with any specific questions about care, staffing, or services, as those details are not included in this CMS dataset.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Ultra Care Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B31665) as of December 21, 2021, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, often due to a small number of surveyed patients; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process score or state comparison for this hospice. The California state average composite score is 93.41, but no comparable figure is available for Ultra Care Hospice, Inc.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS Care Compare data, Ultra Care Hospice, Inc serves 24 ZIP codes from its Van Nuys, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 24 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS Care Compare data provided does not include the ownership type for this hospice; contact the hospice at (818) 285-8359 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Ultra Care Hospice, Inc has been Medicare-certified since December 21, 2021.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness to ease symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort for those with a life-limiting illness who have chosen to stop curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This CMS dataset does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact the hospice at (818) 285-8359 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe intake steps; contact the hospice directly at (818) 285-8359 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver support, how quickly care can begin, and what CMS survey and quality data show; contact the hospice at (818) 285-8359 for specifics not covered by this CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Ultra Care Hospice, Inc's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B31665?state=CA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh). Survey results are reported by family caregivers through the official CAHPS Hospice Survey; CMS publishes them only above response-count thresholds. Always verify current details with the hospice and Medicare before arranging care.